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Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook),\u00a0<em>Jersey Boys<\/em>\u00a0gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group\u2014with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet\u2019s coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters.\u00a0<em>Jersey Boys<\/em>\u00a0is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.","character_roles":"<strong>TOMMY DEVITO<\/strong> - Stage Age: 25-35\r\n\r\nA handsome, charismatic, smooth-talking operator with a quick temper.\r\nTommy is a born hustler from a tough neighbourhood and the essence of Jersey cool.\r\n\r\n<strong>BOB GAUDIO<\/strong> - Stage Age: 25-35\r\n\r\nAn intelligent, sensitive and introspective musical prodigy.\r\nCompared to the other band members, he is straight-laced and polished.\r\n\r\n<strong>NICK MASSI<\/strong> - Stage Age: 30-39\r\n\r\nA steady, sturdy man of few words with a police record. 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This performer could double as a member of the ensemble.\r\n\r\n<strong>NICK DEVITO<\/strong> - Stage Age: 25-35\r\n\r\nYoung and energetic, Tommy\u2019s brother and part of the Variety Trio. He is a talented musician, but squanders his chances away through his criminal activities. This performer could double as a member of the ensemble.\r\n\r\n<strong>BARRY NELSON<\/strong> - Stage Age: 20-40 -\u00a0A strong actor &amp; singer to play various roles.\r\n\r\n<strong>MARY DELGADO<\/strong> - Stage Age: 20-35\r\n\r\nA feisty firecracker of a woman. She is an unapologetic, outspoken, and passionate Italian Jersey girl. This actress also plays a variety of other roles, including a member of a 60\u2019s style girl group.\r\n\r\n<strong>LORRAINE<\/strong> - Stage Age: 20-35\r\n\r\nLorraine is intelligent, independent and grounded. 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